Linguine with Smoked Salmon

Linguine with Smoked Salmon

Linguine with Smoked Salmon · ready in 17 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Silky al dente linguine coated in butter and fragrant olive oil, finished with cracked pepper and topped with delicate ribbons of smoky salmon for a luxurious yet simple pasta dish.

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Serves
4
kcal
520
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 400 gLinguine
  • 60 gButter
  • 30 gExtra virgin olive oil
  • 3 gGround pepper, fresh
  • 6 gKosher salt
  • 4 gSea salt
  • 200 gSmoked salmon

Equipment

stovetop, colander, serving spoon, stockpot, tongs

Instructions

  1. Prepare setup

    Gather all ingredients and set out a large stockpot, colander, and tongs so the pasta can be cooked and finished smoothly.

    What to look for: pasta tender with slight bite

  2. Cook linguine

    Cook the linguine in boiling water over high heat, seasoning the water with the kosher salt, until al dente; drain well and return pasta to the pot. · 10 min

    What to look for: tender with a slight bite

  3. Season pasta

    Add the butter, extra virgin olive oil, ground pepper, and sea salt to the warm linguine and toss gently over low heat until evenly coated. · 3 min

    What to look for: butter melted and pasta glossy

  4. Plate and top

    Divide the seasoned linguine among individual plates and arrange the smoked salmon pieces decoratively on top. · 2 min

    What to look for: salmon arranged attractively

  5. Serve dish

    Serve the linguine with smoked salmon immediately while warm and glossy. · 1 min

    What to look for: steam rising lightly

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal520
Protein25 g
Carbohydrates52 g
of which sugars2 g
Fat24 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, fish, milk

May contain: soybeans

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Linguine

  • spaghetti: Cook to al dente for best texture.
  • gluten free pasta: Stir gently and avoid overcooking.

Butter

  • clarified butter: Adds richness with higher smoke point.
  • olive oil: Creates a lighter, dairy free sauce.

Extra virgin olive oil

  • avocado oil: Neutral flavor and high smoke point.

Ground pepper

  • white pepper: Smoother heat without visible specks.

Kosher salt

  • fine sea salt: Adjust quantity to taste.

Sea salt

  • kosher salt: Use for finishing seasoning.

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